Excursion Ancient lewis tour at Stornoway

Depart Stornoway across the beautiful west coast of the island to Dun Carloway Pictish Broch. Built in the last century BC, it would have served as a defensible residence for an extended family complete with accommodation for animals at ground floor level. It would also have served as a visible statement of power and status in the local area.

Next depart north to Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, a reconstructed settlement of traditional blackhouses where people and animals lived in close proximity. The houses were made using dry stone masonry and have thatched roofs, distinctively weighted down with rocks. Visit the small museum, enjoy a display of a typical crofting activities (subject to availability) and take in the views at this dramatic site on the wild Atlantic coast.

Complete your circular drive as you head back across moorland to Stornoway.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Stornoway, Western Lewis Isle, Gearrannan Blackhouse Village.

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, at times over uneven, soft, and grassy surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and many steps at the sites visited. We request that any wheelchair users be accompanied as the guide cannot take responsibility for them during the tour. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a weatherproof jacket or coat. The coaches utilised on this tour are air-cooled.